Multiple Fatalities and Dozens of Injuries Following Train Derailment at Yilan Suao Xinma Station in Su'ao Township, Yilan Count
Category: Transportation
Severity: 4 (High)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/21/2018 (Taiwan) - According to emerging media sources on Sunday, 21 October, at least 10 people have been killed and a further 100 are believed to have been injured following a train overturning at Yilan Suao Xinma Station in Yilan County. Early reports suggest that the number of fatalities will rise, but emergency services are on scene dealing with the incident. More information is awaited.
Those in Yilan County should avoid the vicinity of the operations by the emergency services and should monitor local media sources for any further information. Travellers should anticipate traffic disruption in the immediate term and amend their itineraries accordingly.
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